According to the authorities, there is no evidence linking the tragic crash in Rochester to terrorism

Authorities claim there are no indications of “political or social biases,” and the man who was suspected in the deadly crash in Rochester, New York, has died. Two additional people died in the crash.

Tuesday, David M. Smith, the chief of police in Rochester, said, “We have not found any information that leads us to believe that the actions of Michael… are motivated by any form of political or social biases.”

According to FBI Special Agent in Charge Jeremy Bell, there is no link between the incident and terrorism. He said that while the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident, it is “not abnormal.”

According to FBI Special Agent in Charge Jeremy Bell, there is no link between the incident and terrorism. He said that while the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident, it is “not abnormal.”

The topic of a domestic terrorism inquiry is a suicide note and notebook that the suspect allegedly left in his hotel room after a fatal car crash outside a New Year’s event in Rochester, New York, according to a source familiar with the case.

According to Rochester Police Chief David Smith during a press conference on Monday, at around 12:50 a.m. on Monday, attendees were using a crosswalk outside the venue when a Ford SUV collided with a Mitsubishi Outlander that was leaving a neighboring parking lot.

Smith claims that the automobiles had to travel through a group of people who were use the crosswalk due to the severity of the crash.

Two cars, one of which was carrying gas canisters, collided and tumbled into the audience outside the Kodak Center performance, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries. The event is being investigated by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Two law enforcement officials have stated that the suspect, Michael Avery, a resident of Syracuse, has passed away.

The FBI defines domestic terrorism as acts that endanger human life, violate federal or state laws, and seem to have as their goals the intimidation or coercion of civilians, the influencing of government policy through intimidation or coercion, or the use of mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping to influence government conduct.

The other two occupants of the Mitsubishi died, but the driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the chief, the Ford’s driver was also admitted to the hospital with potentially deadly injuries.

discovered a minimum of twelve GAS containers

The chief claimed that firefighters had to spend about an hour putting out the fire that was caused by the incident.

After the fire was put out, the chief reported that first responders found “at least a dozen gasoline canisters in and around the striking vehicle”.

“The joint arson task force and the bomb squad of the Rochester Police Department responded to the scene, based on the level of danger associated with these,” Smith went on.

Smith stated that one of the three affected individuals had potentially deadly injuries. They took the others to a hospital.

Investigators have conducted interviews with Avery’s family. The officials claim that the suspect’s family believes he is bipolar despite the lack of a diagnosis.

President Joe Biden has received a briefing on the accident, according to a White House official.

It is unknown what caused the crash and why the canisters were at the scene.

“To find out exactly what caused this crash, we are still working with our federal partners, including the FBI,” said Smith.

The FBI said that through its Buffalo branch, it is assisting the Rochester police with their investigation.

“Details are limited at this time as we continue to investigate and collaborate with our law enforcement partners,” the FBI stated in a post on X, the former name of Twitter.

Images from CNN affiliate WHAM show a black SUV that has been badly charred and destroyed, with red canisters and debris scattered across the road, as it stops in front of another vehicle.

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans asked for patience during the course of the inquiry during the news conference on Monday. He also urged anyone with information on the incident to get in touch with the relevant authorities.

“Nothing is too small with cases like these,” he said.

Evans conveyed his condolences to the departed family members and urged the people to offer prayers on their behalf as well as for the injured.

“Sadly, a lot of people have seen changes in their families’ life because they will not be around to greet 2024. Evans continued, “I would have hoped to stand at this platform and smile, wish everyone a happy new year, and give good news.

Prior to the incident, the rock group MOE had been performing at the site. They posted a comment on Facebook expressing their “deep shock and sadness” at what had occurred.

The musicians stated, “We are faced instead with a tragedy that defies understanding on a night that was meant for celebration and togetherness.” “Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and our hearts go out to the family and friends of those who lost their lives.”

CNN reached out to the FBI, the Kodak Center, the Rochester Police Department, and the Rochester Fire Department for more details.